Three-Dimensional Seismic Study of Pluton Emplacement

Authors

Dr. Eric H. Christiansen, Brigham Young University
Dr. William Keach, Brigham Young University

Keywords

seismic study, pluton emplacement, geographical sciences, molten magma

College

Physical and Mathematical Sciences

Department

Geological Sciences

Abstract

The origin of Earth’s continents, many of our most important ore deposits and the largest and most damaging volcanic eruptions are all related to the emplacement of silicic plutons–large masses of once molten magma. Understanding the details of the mechanism by which these plutons are inserted into the crust is therefore a fundamental problem in the geological sciences. A recent report by the National Academy of Sciences has identified the origin of Earth’s continents and the triggers for volcanic eruptions as two of the ten “grand research questions” we need to answer in coming decades (National Research Council, 2008).

Recommended Citation

Christiansen, Dr. Eric H. and Keach, Dr. William (2013) "Three-Dimensional Seismic Study of Pluton Emplacement," Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2013: Iss. 1, Article 2852.
Available at: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2013/iss1/2852